MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,193 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
rear pads worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
rear pads worn
slight blow centre exhaust
rear disc pads getting low.
rear disc pads getting low.
front brakes may need further attention in the future.
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion to offside outer sill will need attention soon.
light corrosion to offside rear brake disc.
nearside front brake binding slightly.
corrosion to offside outer sill will need attention soon.
light corrosion to offside rear brake disc.
nearside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
slight leak from exhsust center joint
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R361 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R361 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R361 LGK registered?
R361 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1997.
Is R361 LGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R361 LGK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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